Jon Comer * continues on the VANS * Warp tour this summer. Jon, Steve Caballero *, and Powell Ams Jordan Hoffart * and Oliver Buchanan * with Erik Olsen rode in the notorious tour bus. Steve Caballero has a full schedule this summer. Look for him at these scheduled events:

July 20th-28th: Monster masterships in Dortmund, Germany *
August 1st-3rd: Evel Knievel week in Butte, Montana *
August 3rd- 10th: Vans Warped tour * ( east coast)
August 14th-23rd: Vans East coast tour
August 24- 30th:Woodward skate camp * in Woodward *, Pennsylvania *

Steve will be appearing in Tony Hawk *'s next video game, THUG. You will be able to find him in the “free skate” mode.

Pat Channita * travels to Europe * to compete in some of the WCS contest over there. He filmed an interview for 54321 in Venice, CA and also flew back east to do a trick tip for MTV * Sports. Rodney Jones * is touring Europe with Billabong * and competing in all the major contests there. Danny Wainwright * won the best trick contest in Prague and finished 9th at the Armageddon Cup in London *. He also won the Etnies * Championship in Birmingham *

Powell AMS

Tyler Hansen * is with Rodney Jones and the Billabong team in Europe this month with Skateboarder Magazine *

Silas Baxter-Neal * will try to come down the Oregon * Trail to California * to hook up with Erik Olsen sometime this summer to skate and shoot photos with his teammates and go to the Visalia YMCA Skate camp.

Oliver Buchanan, Jordan Hoffart, Erik Olsen are at the Visalia Skate Camp for a week of Powell. Bones Wheels * rider Aaron Perko and SB local Ben Hyman also made the trip.

Bones Team News

Recent Addition to Team Bones: CHRIS SENN *!!!! That's right Bobby boy... Chris Senn joined forces with Bones Wheels. What better skater to represent Bones then Chris Senn..!!! .. With power, speed and the commitment to be the best, we are pleased to announce the joining of the two. Keep an eye out for Senn's Pro wheel coming soon.

Other Bones Rider News

Chad Bartie * receives 2nd place honors in Prague this past weekend. Bones Wheels rider Chad Bartie has no board sponsor, and his most recent shoe sponsor Genetics... has bit the dust. True to form though... Chad shows that nothing can keep a great skater down and no matter what, Skateboarding is still fun.

Rodney Jones has been kicking ass lately with a 5th place finish @ Slam City Jam * and an invitation to both the X-Games * and Gravity Games * 2003 *. Rodney has earned himself a Pro wheel to be released in September '03. Rodney's newest shoe sponsor is Savier *.

Tyler Hansen has decided to not take the bet Rodney Jones offered him. As you might remember from the last update, Rodney bet Tyler $50 to not shower for a year. Tyler was going to take the bet before his new girlfriend intervened.

Vancouver *'s Jordan Hoffart and New York *'s Nick Maliszewski are both in California for the summer and have been seen hanging out with fellow Bones Wheel teammates Aaron Perko and Tyler Hansen.

Bones Wheel's latest ad in Thrasher * #271 is none other then Fabulous Fabian Gosin. Seems his kickflip f/s Feebs has been getting him some attention. Go grab the mag and peeps it if haven't already.

I love the young unknowns, so I want to mention Angel Ramirez. Angel is a 14 year old. from Denver, Co and is well... an amazing unknown talent. If you are planning a skate trip to Denver... make sure you call 303 Board Shop and hook up with Angel and his crew. Lots of good vibes, good skateboarding, and great skate spots. Denver native and balls to the wall Bones wheel rider Travis La will also be down to skate.

V.I.P. Skater Ben Schroeder is pure power and speed. With a make it or die attitude, and the disposition of a puppy... Ben Schroeder is one of our all time favorite skaters. Here's to you Ben, it has been an honor over the years.. Check out Ben at http://www.boneswheels.com

Bones Wheel "HYPE" Bones Wheels will be introducing it's new BONES 100 line for Fall ‘03. Bones 100's are simply a one color graphic wheel that holds a 100 durometer and will be priced right for skaters that want "Bones Wheel quality", but can't afford the hype on more expensive wheels. An inexpensive quality wheel from a core wheel company that supports skateboarding....What more could you ask for? ... Bones "SPF” wheels are getting nothing but big ups from Skaters around the world. They're fast as hell...

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